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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.81, 14,233.56 and 3,938.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.81, 14,233.56 and 3,938.16 is: 5,909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.81 : 14,233.56 = 3,938.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.81/14,233.56 = 3,938.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.81x = 14,233.56 × 3,938.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.81x = 56,054,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,054,036.65/9,484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.87

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